Leach Marathon - 1951
Owned by: Bob Johnson
| Frame |
1951 Leach Marathon, frame no.22659; seat tube 23"; |
| Wheels |
Dunlop 27" Stainless steel rims on Blumfield large-flange hubs |
| Chainset | Williams fluted cottered single chainset |
| Pedals | Lyotard pedals |
| Gears | Campagnolo 5-speed Gran Sport rear |
| Brakes | Alp Competition brakeset |
| Stem/Bars | Cresta bars on GB alloy Spearpoint stem |
| Saddle | Brooks on alloy seatpin |
| Extra details | Restored by Argos with blue marbleised paintwork, chrome ends and fork crown. White Bluemels Lightweight mudguards. This frame was built for Osgear - note rear ends and bracket on chainstay, many riders soon upgraded to the Campagnolo Gran Sport as it became available. |
 Blumfield one-piece alloy large-flange hub
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 Lugwork at head and fork crown
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Attractive down tube transfer
CLB brake stirrup
 Bottom bracket lugwork
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 CLB lever - one-piece clamp has to match bar diameter
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